First liver grown from stem cells offers hope for transplant patients

Source: The Scotsman
Posted: October 31, 2006

Summary:

British scientists announced an artificial liver has been grown for the first time using stem cells taken from umbilical cords. The breakthrough is considered the vital first step towards creating a fully artificial liver that could be used to tackle ever-growing waiting lists for transplants.

Commentary: Hopefully this finding will eventually lead to the creation of a liver from stem cells that functions effectively in human liver transplant patients.